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8| LENORA

Author: Purpah
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-02-08 18:56:05

Two Months Ago

The hardwood floors made my knees ache, and a small pool of water was forming beneath me as droplets dripped from my hair and clothes.

My arms were tightly wrapped around myself. The heater was working—I could see the soft glow of warmth emanating from the vents—and yet, I was cold. Maybe it was the rainwater seeping into my skin, or maybe it was the icy stare of the man in front of me.

Victor North circled me slowly, his Beta standing a few feet away along with several pack warriors. Their gazes were sharp, assessing, critical in their perusal. I wondered if they could somehow tell that beneath my soaked clothes, my skin was marred with bruises and wounds.

“A female from the Shadow Gulf Pack?” Victor finally spoke. He stopped in front of me, leaning down slightly, his head tilted as he studied my face.

I quickly looked down and dug my fingers into my side. “I… I didn’t… c-come—”

I wasn’t sure if I was stuttering from the cold or from being in Victor North’s
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